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First Run In

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

There is not enough skiing and snowboarding programmed in our WODs. I will definitely have the chance to right this wrong over the next 10 days. After a very dry season last year, Vail finally got a lot of fresh … Continue reading →

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Christmas for a CrossFit Nomad

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

We had a great Christmas time with the family before heading out to the mountains in Colorado. I guess this year’s travel schedule left a little mark on my girls’ mind, judging from the gift I got from them: A … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas WOD

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

In the annual tradition of Christmas Eve WODs, I decided to earn the holiday dinner with a workout to warm that holiday spirit… For good measure, do it on a 20-hour fast and play a holiday rock album blasting on … Continue reading →

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Rest Day Winter Gardens

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

Christmas decorations are everywhere despite the lack of snow. One such venue around Philly is Longwood Gardens, the local destination for reflection, family time and rest. Even in the dead of winter. This is a great place to forget about … Continue reading →

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Is Stress one of the Holiday Spirits?

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

This is supposed to be one of the happiest times. A random walk around a major mall will quickly dispel those illusions. Drivers seem to be at their wit’s end fighting for parking spots and some stores are reminiscent of … Continue reading →